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Highlands volleyball takes first place in District 27-5A after sweep

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:08 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Highlands volleyball takes first place in District 27-5A after sweep

Summary

Highlands moved to the top of the District 27-5A standings following a straight-sets victory against Brackenridge at the Lanier Activity Center on Tuesday. The Owls secured the win with scores of 25-20, 25-12, and 25-21, improving their district record to 3-0. This result marks a significant recovery for the team, which opened the 2026 season with four consecutive losses before rebounding during the Corpus Christi ISD Spikefest. Led by senior Jenesis Rodriguez and junior setter Riley Reyes, the Owls have won eight of their last 10 matches to reach a 13-6 overall record. With 13 district matches remaining, the team aims to secure a playoff appearance for the 11th time in head coach Desiree Lara's 12-season tenure.

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By the Numbers

•Highlands swept Brackenridge 25-20, 25-12, 25-21 on Tuesday.
•The team holds a 3-0 record in District 27-5A.
•Cybella Davila recorded a team-high 13 kills against Brackenridge.
•Riley Reyes finished the match with 28 assists and nine digs.
•The Owls have won eight of their last 10 matches to move to 13-6 overall.

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4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Highlands volleyball pushes through rough start to sit in first place in 27-5A

What they're saying

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The Owls lost four in a row to start the volleyball season, but led by a core of Jenesis Rodriguez, Riley Reyes and Cybella Davila, they've turned their season around.
— Yahoo Sports

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